ATMED, Anna University Join Hands to Advance Medical Device Innovation in Tamil Nadu

The agreement envisages joint research, product development, prototyping and technology transfer, providing avenues for academic expertise to be applied to medical technology challenges.

The Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Device Industry (ATMED) and Anna University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and support medical device innovation in Tamil Nadu, creating opportunities for student training, joint research, product development and technology commercialisation.

The MoU was exchanged on November 3, 2026, at Anna University between V. Kumaresan, registrar of the university, and Samuel William George, president of ATMED.

Under the agreement, the two organisations will work towards bridging the gap between academic learning and the requirements of the medical device industry.

Planned activities include student internships, in-plant training, industry exposure, technical training and employment opportunities. The partnership will also facilitate interactions between industry representatives, faculty members and students to strengthen practical learning and professional development.

Research and innovation form another key area of the collaboration. The agreement envisages joint research, product development, prototyping and technology transfer, providing avenues for academic expertise to be applied to medical technology challenges.

The partners also intend to encourage student-led innovations and support entrepreneurship by connecting emerging innovators with industry mentors and potential commercialisation opportunities.

The collaboration will further explore opportunities for using Anna University's technical infrastructure for activities such as testing, calibration, printed circuit board (PCB) design, assembly and smart manufacturing.

Joint workshops, seminars and faculty-industry interactions are also planned to facilitate knowledge exchange.

ATMED's member companies are expected to contribute by providing industrial exposure, mentorship and employment opportunities.

The association will also support skill development in areas including medical device regulations, quality standards, sterilisation, cleanroom practices, hospital technology and emerging healthcare innovations.

The collaboration is also intended to create opportunities for students, researchers and entrepreneurs to participate in developing healthcare technologies, while connecting university-based expertise with the needs of medical device manufacturers in Tamil Nadu.

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